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Protecting the research that moves California forward

In the latest Substack post on his Substack page, The Gold and the Blue, Volume 22, President Milliken shared his experience and remarks from the May 4 Rally for California Science in Sacramento.


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Attend the next UC Systemwide Academic Congress: Shaping Global Futures

This two-day virtual Congress will explore a forward-looking strategy for global engagement rooted in California values and responsibilities.


Nurse educators are key to growing California’s nursing workforce

Meet four UC-trained nurse educators who are delivering patient care and serving as clinical instructors in California.


Katherine Yelick named director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Yelick is an internationally recognized leader in high-performance computing and large-scale scientific research.


"2026-27 Valuing Open and Inclusive Conversation and Engagement Initiative" Photo of three smiling women

Apply for funding to support open dialogue, civic engagement and free speech

The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement is accepting applications for its 2026-27 VOICE Initiative.


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Register for a UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day event on May 21

Learn how accessibility is being put into practice at UC locations and build skills that you can start using right away.


Graduate research takes center stage at UC Grad Slam

On April 22, 10 UC grad students brought their work to the systemwide Grad Slam competition, delivering rapid-fire, three-minute talks that distilled years of research into compelling stories.


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UC scholars and alumni elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

UC’s newest additions to the Academy reflect the breadth of work taking place across the university.


President James B. Milliken

Join President Milliken for breakfast in Oakland next Tuesday, May 12

President Milliken invites UCOP staff to join him for breakfast from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12.


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UC Health and other public hospital leaders urge focus on eligibility and funding challenges

Federal actions would destabilize California’s statewide health care ecosystem, which is already under strain. 


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Attend the first event in a new UC AI Council webinar series

Artificial intelligence thought-leaders from throughout the university will present an insiders' view on AI literacy.